Product Manager

Brief Description
Who we are?
You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we have brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes, and backyards of people across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes, and lifestyles of all our customers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers' needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we're really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family attitude
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek
• Have a passion for winning
• Make it Happen
• Seek 'Win-Wins' for all
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

About the role:
As Product Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our Tools and Hardware portfolio, from market and trend analysis to product development, pricing, range planning, and supplier management. You will work closely with design, sales, and procurement teams to ensure our offering remains competitive, profitable, and trusted by both trade professionals and DIY users.

Reporting to the category manager your responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of the Tools and Hardware category in line with market trends, customer demand, and professional user requirements
• Conduct range reviews, manage the full product lifecycle, and identify gaps and opportunities within the portfolio
• Partner with local and international suppliers on sourcing, innovation, and development of new tools with a focus on durability, safety, and ergonomic design
• Monitor category performance and make data-driven decisions to improve margin, turnover, and sell-through
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to execute category plans, promotional activities, and trade events
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory standards, and competitor activity to maintain leadership in the market

Skills And Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing and/or minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to understand how customers use their products and deliver improvements in function and quality.
• Ability to collaborate with internal design teams to efficiently bring new products to market.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP system
• Ability to liaise with and present concepts to management and external customers.
• Strong people skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills both written/ verbal and excellent stakeholder management skills especially with our with overseas suppliers/manufacturers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and a can-do attitude.

Above all, you'll be a terrific fit within the Ames family, sharing ideas and enhancing the already strong, friendly and hardworking culture, central to the success of our business.

On Offer:

• Attractive remuneration package and bonus structure
• High growth company with a collaborative, fun and inclusive work culture
• Career progression and development offered
• Social club and Wellness activities
• Paid volunteer days
• Modern office with onsite car parking and good facilities within walking distance